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Wisley Lau's avatar

Small crowd sizes and small ratings, that's gonna hurt

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Jim Sayers's avatar

That and the “very bad” words directed at him in church yesterday.

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Leslie Goodman-Malamuth's avatar

Last night Trump called the Bishop “nasty,” but she’s had his number a long time. In 2020, she called him out for the upside-down Bible stunt.

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Danita Hamilton's avatar

He’s the nasty one and the way all those devils by him was looking as she spoke the truth to those evil fake Christians. They always talk about there fake Christian beliefs and god this god that. But can’t handle the truth when a real Christian check them on the truth of their evil lies and deeds.Thank you Bishop 🙏🏾🙏🏾

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Frank Lara JR's avatar

Agreed Danita! The Bishop spoke God's Word and the "orange man of lawlessness" was burning inside!

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WJB Motown's avatar

The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus is a Bible story about a rich man who goes to hell and a poor man who goes to heaven. It appears in the Gospel of Luke, chapter 16.

The story

The rich man ignored the poor beggar, Lazarus, while he was alive.

When both men died, Lazarus was carried by angels to Abraham's side in heaven.

The rich man was buried and went to hell, where he was tormented.

In hell, the rich man asked Abraham to send Lazarus to warn his family.

Abraham refused, saying that the rich man's family would not be convinced even if Lazarus rose from the dead.

The message

The parable warns that it is impossible to serve both God and money.

The parable also reminds people to be compassionate and to help those in need.

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Shame On ‘em's avatar

YAAAAAAAASSSSS!!! THANK YOU FOR SAYING THAT! I FEEL THE SAME WAY.

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Marge Wherley's avatar

If you’re a woman, being called NASTY by Trump is a badge of honor. It means you are powerful and he fears you.

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Celeste's avatar

YES!!!!! The Bishop is in rare company with Mrs. Obama, Vice President Harris, Admiral Linda Fagan(he just relieved her of her post as Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard- the FIRST WOMAN TO LEAD A BRANCH OF THE US MILITARY) the list goes on. Keep fighting, Goddesses!!!!!!!!

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Marge Wherley's avatar

That’s why I can’t just let trump be trump. Too many vulnerable people will be hurt. I probably won’t be one of them, but I know who will suffer most.

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Leslie Goodman-Malamuth's avatar

Not just women! Jim Acosta got called “nasty” too. He’s just been moved from his high-rated CNN slot to midnight-two a.m. to mollify Trump.

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Jenny Faucett's avatar

Get out of there Jim!!

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Leslie Goodman-Malamuth's avatar

Ben Meiselas invited Jim to join Meidas Touch Network.

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Steve Doll's avatar

If anyone knows nasty, he does - and is.

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Kathy's avatar

I sent an email of support and gratitude to Bishop Budde this morning. Here’s her email address:

https://edow.org/staff-directory/

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Margaret's avatar

Me too. She should have our heartfelt support. Nice to see a REAL Christian for a change.

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Carol Hofhine's avatar

Thank you. I sent her a thank you email.

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Christina Flores's avatar

Me too!!

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Kitty Davies's avatar

I sent her a nice thank you note and a small donation.

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Peg's avatar

Thank you. I sent her an encouraging email because I’m sure the Maggats are hounding her for attacking their king.

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Teresa G's avatar

I sent an email to thank the bishop also.

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Leslie Goodman-Malamuth's avatar

Wow! Thank you! I’ll send her one too. The Bishop has been placed under 24/7 guard because of death threats, I learned earlier today.

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Shame On ‘em's avatar

Thanks for leaving her contact info Kathy. I jumped on the bandwagon and sent her a supportive, heartfelt email.

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Lulu Manus's avatar

Trump has waged war on Christianity. She simply spoke of the two greatest commandments.

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WJB Motown's avatar

She spoke the truth...simple as that.

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James G. Hermsen's avatar

What a hero she was. Not only was the remarks from a pulpit in a church but it was also delivered by the leader and bishop of the Episcopalian Church who is also a woman

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M McConlogue's avatar

Indeed she is a hero, and what an audience she had right there in the front row.

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Ms. Bear's avatar

There’s a lot of vitriol being directed her way and so I sent Bishop Edgar Budde an email thanking her for her kindness and courage. Her contact information is on the website for the church.

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Rosemary's avatar

You could see him and JD rolling their eyes 😈😈👺👺 I can’t believe that church didn’t go up in flames with TWO antichrist in there👺👺😡😡😈😈

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Patti R's avatar

There's a video of Vance and Melania laughing when the Bishop said something about those less fortunate. They are disgusting and vile

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Judith McDanniel's avatar

As an escort she should know!

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Donna H's avatar

God is not darkness, God is light. So if 47 thinks he is being blessed by God he is so wrong. As long as Trump is wearing a dark shroud God will only respond if he repents and we all know that will never happen.

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Carol Krajewski's avatar

Republicans, you can't fool God.

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Linda C Johnson's avatar

I thought the same. Wondered why they didn't burst into flames.

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Terazel's avatar

Only 2? 🤣

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Daniel Solomon's avatar

We need a "shadow" president. I nominate Kamela Harris. Some people are already demanding impeachment -- not that it would work -- but it would gum up the works. Could flip Congress in 2026.

But we want our country to suceed. We don't need to hurt ourselves. Hopefully, stuff like the infrastructure bill, CHIPS, etc will keep the economy sound..... We need to document that Democratic success.

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Catherine Voight's avatar

Or Pete Buttigieg?

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Donna R.'s avatar

Pete is sharp! Got my vote.

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John McNaught's avatar

Being a gay man that would drive the Republican Party absolutely insane. Not that they are well on their way there already.

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Daniel Solomon's avatar

Not a lawyer. Not a former prosecutor.

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Catherine Voight's avatar

Neither is Trump

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Daniel Solomon's avatar

I don't think you understand.

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Patricia's avatar

How about the 25th Amendment...at some point...? He seems to qualify ...

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Marge Wherley's avatar

But then we get TechBro puppet Vance….

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Lady Emsworth's avatar

MAGA seem to LIKE him crazy! In fact, the crazier and nastier the better.

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Carol Krajewski's avatar

Dems must do better at touting their achievements. Shouting.from.the hillsides is necessary-- repeatedly.

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Fox.or.Ox's avatar

Yes like the French resistance in WWII. It can't be Harris, because it has to be a secret identity. Otherwise Trump will get rid of the shadow president.

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Tim Toaster's avatar

Impeachment would work

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Jennifer's avatar

Read NPR’s account of her words appealing to a sense of kindness and generosity we all know is missing in rump. Of course he demeaned her afterward. Pearls before swine.

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Fox.or.Ox's avatar

That is been tried and true. Unfortunately the love and kindness has not worked for the Trump team. They don't understand that. Need to fight a fire with fire maybe?

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JeanneFC's avatar

God Bless that nasty woman?

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Blazze's avatar

The words were not bad. They were directed to a very bad person.

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Jane in NC's avatar

You know what they say about crowd size.....

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Carol Krajewski's avatar

We enjoyed HGTV and the cooking channel--all day.

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Amalia's avatar

So did we!!! And a grand time was had by all!! 🙌

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Madeline Sehna's avatar

Goes with his small hands, small mouth, and small brain. Perfect combination!!!

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Sal Teodoro's avatar

I wouldn’t care if the puppies and kittens were sleeping, I’d still rather watch them than the useless idiot and his Nazi friends.

Great job. Let’s grow this channel and hit the orange buffoon where it hurts, his hollow head. 💙🇺🇸

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If I was a duck's avatar

I had to fix a toilet seat. Much better day than watching the parade of fools and oligarch coronation.

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Steve Doll's avatar

Good thing it wasn't HIS toilet seat (which might have been the seat of his pants).

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Missi's avatar

the live puppy and kitty inauguration was pawvwlous (who knew I'd actually smile that day?)... but i have to give TCM props for airing every "Nazi's are bad" movie the following day under the theme of "two wrongs don't make a right" 🍸

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Cat's avatar

The daytime theme was HOW TO FIGHT NAZIS.

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Missi's avatar

not the verbal announcement i heard between movies... the one i heard is the one i put in quotes... but yeah that was the genersl theme... glad i wasnt the only one who noticed:

Turner Classic Movies Airs Full Day Of Anti-Fascist Films After Trump Inauguration

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/turner-classic-anti-fascist-films-after-trump-inauguration_n_67914f29e4b0e2ab2e8e1968

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D. Lerit's avatar

Question of the day: Did Donald Trump really win the presidential election? Who is brave enough to expose reality. Enough of side shows!

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Cindy Monten's avatar

He flat out thanked Elon for making it happen it’s definitely fishy

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Phgladko's avatar

Trump said at his rally that they rigged the election and that Elon knows all about the voting machines in PA.

Not sure if that was an omission because he can't keep his mouth shut or bait to get the Dems to investigate so he can whine about another witch hint. Either way it wasn't reported by corporate media, but should be investigated.

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Rosemary's avatar

Hell no! Elon Musk Putin and their “little secret” got him in the white house 👺😈

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Sam Maruca's avatar

Not sure - why would the narcissistic Orange Lizard suggest he might have lost??

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Fox.or.Ox's avatar

Right and why he allows Musk to overshadow him. Maybe Musk has something on Trump?

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Teresa G's avatar

Because the orange blob is a bragger and since he was “elected” thinks that it can’t be undone.

Although I am not sure and probably can’t be undone should be investigated anyway

I will be sure and mention that to my entire share of maga representatives and I am sure that they will get on that right away /s

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Phgladko's avatar

Yeah, I forgot about that comment.

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M McConlogue's avatar

That is up to independent journalists to figure out now. Don't let conspiracy get ahead of fact. It will only undermine the truth when we get to it, and we will get it.

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KATHRYN HOGAN's avatar

Does anyone remember KamalsFREEDOM RALLIES? the Debate?

Inaugurations where THE PEOPLE have spoken and their candidate wins? Crowd size always reflects that.

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D. Lerit's avatar

Reason why I am asking:

I was waiting for the ratings and the crowd to have a “feel” for the real Americans. Lo and behold … that 20s ratings compared to Biden’s 40s rating is a SOLID proof that something is amiss! In addition, before the election, the crowds at Harris’ rallies were so huge, it’s like comparing my kindergarten culmination program to a high school graduation; meaning CANNOT BE COMPARED!

Are my eyes deceiving me?

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Fox.or.Ox's avatar

No. Like Shakespeare said through the voice of a witch: "From the prickling of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes".

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elizabeth lush's avatar

watch first: how and where discrepancies show up

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fF22jp2VBJg

watch second how and where algorithm switch shows up xxx

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3-jqU8m-80

xxxxx

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Fox.or.Ox's avatar

I certainly have my doubts, especially if the low presidential ratings espoused by Meidas is true. With Elon Musk's tech finger in the bowl, I suspect some tinkering with the votes, either popular or electoral.

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Megan Trost's avatar

I would like some discussion here, too. Not to be distracted from other things, but IF we ever have another election, I would like to make sure we have learned lessons

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Lady Emsworth's avatar

Well, nobody's going to put them into place for the 2028 election. Or the 2032. or the 2036.

At some point it will become obvious what the Reps are up to and it will be too late.

Just like what happened in Russia.

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Lady Emsworth's avatar

Trump wiped that option off the slate in 2021 - and has been ever since. He screamed "Stolen!" and the Dems said "No."

Now if the Dems scream "Stolen!" he'll just say " Oh, I said that in 2021 - and you weren't having any. So spin on THAT!"

Should have been imprisoned within 3 months of Jan. 6th. he's allowed our elections to be opened wide to outside interference.

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Phgladko's avatar

True but there was no proof to back up Trump's claim that there was fraud. He lost fair and square. We need absolute proof against Musk and his voting machine tampering. Right now all we have is trump saying we don't need your votes, Musk and I have a secret and him saying he rigged the election and that Musk knows a lot about the voting machines in PA. Overall, the numbers don't match up and the repugs are saying it was low democrat turn out. Corporate media is pushing that narrative and the Dems should have called for a recount on such a slim margin win, 1.6%.

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Erica Smith's avatar

And to add insult to injury, lots of people had the day off due to the holiday. So many people were able to tune in because they weren’t at work but they chose not to.

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John McNaught's avatar

I chose not to watch in hopes of Frump having low ratings. I got my wish come true.

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Rachel SanFanAndre's avatar

Good point!

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M McConlogue's avatar

I can't think of a worse way to ruin a perfectly good day off, but this one always makes me sad.

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Mickey Peterson's avatar

A LOT of people didn't have to be convinced to not watch. For me, it wasn't about numbers, I can’t handle the voice, the lies, or the face anymore. I knew I could count on you for the highlights. Thank you MTN....you're the only thing keeping me sane thru this category 5 shitstorm.

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Susan Levine's avatar

Thank you Ben. I've had to put myself on a total news blackout this week with the exception of professional football updates and your columns. Thank you for being the voice of reason, hope and sanity in this scary political landscape.

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Marlene's avatar

He and the corporate media who sane wash him are so pathetic. Lowest ratings ever for WMD brings me joy. I was wondering when we’d hear about his ratings. Loved participating with the Meidas Mighty and watching all the baby animals while I celebrated MLK day.

And Ben, your baby girl is adorable!

Btw, the graphic on this is hilarious! Whoever came up with the smashed orange at the bottom of the graph is genius.

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Gene Wood's avatar

March on people .. we have much to do .. good job so far, it will be long slog

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Betty's avatar

Yay! I only wish everybody in the world could have watched the WOMAN priest who spoke. She went directly at Trump and his policies of hatred. It was fun to watch him and Vance bristle!

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Barb Johnson's avatar

Our news in Canada showed her talking to trump 🍁🍁♥️♥️

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Karen Scofield's avatar

Americans weren't watching this sham of a Inauguration and I was one of them. MLK Day was more important. Glad MTN YouTube blew up the views ,Ben, Thank You and will reStack ASAP 💯👍

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Belinda Hernandez's avatar

Heck yeah

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Pete Lo's avatar

That is good news. We do watch/listen sometimes to other networks to get local and world news. If he comes on, I mute it or change the channel. I cannot stomach to listen or see him. My blood boils, I'm a little upset with myself for letting my rage boil over just looking at him. He is a disgusting , vile, human being. I am hoping over time your news letters will start to include other news as well, fires in CA, weather, etc. If you did, I wouldn't tune in to other networks. Thanks for the great job, I look forward to you guys humiliating him more.

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SherylMiller's avatar

My blood pressure was so high after I read about the pardons that two different nurses had to take it. We joked and it went down. THIS IS SERIOUS. All of us should have boiling blood

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The Disabled Activist's avatar

I can see Trump boasting that his indoors inauguration had higher ratings than George Washington’s swearing in that happened in the DC airport terminal that he wrestled away from British Control. (Get it?)

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Jane in NC's avatar

Ron Filipkowski's daily news recap = legitimate news.

Corporate media = knee benders' slanted news.

MTN = reliable. Fawning corporate media = fake.

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M McConlogue's avatar

There you go! 100% independent. Those are the key words. Beware of any news that isn't. Let journalists know. We support independent journalism and a free press.

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Kat Shotz's avatar

I wish there was a kind person to gift me . I still have free. So glad we beat him but best, $90,000 to Humane Society is wonderful!!in 1 day!

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tricia's avatar

I agree I can't afford groceries much less subs 😔 but we get info from the Meidas Touch free mostly

Thanks to the brothers, Phil and Popok

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Ilene Bilenky's avatar

I will gift you, What's a little more debt at this point?

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tricia's avatar

Much appreciated 💙

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Ilene Bilenky's avatar

I need an email address to make a gift to anyone. Not sure how to get it otherwise.

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tricia's avatar

bellath@gmail.com thanks 😊

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Ilene Bilenky's avatar

Done! Please share the sub stack even if you can't gift

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tricia's avatar

Will do!! I'm new and learning the ropes here but def leaving the link for other

Thank you so much

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Ilene Bilenky's avatar

You're most welcome.

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Mynnoe ✔️'s avatar

This news gives me hope for midterm elections! We need to break the GOP’s trifecta.

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